Module #10 Computer Concepts Exam
Questions and Answers
Why would you want to connect your computer to a network? - Answer-to access
shared resources
Devices on a _____ area network are connected via Bluetooth. - Answer-personal
Which of the following statements do opponents of net neutrality agree with? - Answer-
ISPs should charge more for high-bandwidth connections.
A router is a system of two or more devices linked by wires or cables. - Answer-False
Which of the following is an authentication method to keep your data safe? - Answer-
Fingerprint scanner
What is one way hackers can trick you into transmitting personal data over on a public
network without your knowledge? - Answer-They disguise the network as an evil twin.
In a _____ network, each device on the network is attached to a central server. If the
server fails, then the other devices will be unable to communicate, but if a connected
device fails, then all other devices will still be able to communicate. - Answer-star
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using cloud computing to share files? -
Answer-The inability to access your files if you lose your Internet connection.
What hardware is essential to creating a home Wi-Fi network? - Answer-router
In a connected network, how are hubs and switches similar to one another? - Answer-
They provide a central point for cables in a network.
What does a DSL modem use to send and receive digital data? - Answer-Copper
telephone wiring
How does a wireless network key work with an encrypted wireless network? - Answer-
The sending and receiving devices must know the wireless network key to
communicate.
A network administrator is usually not required on a _____ network. - Answer-peer-to-
peer
Computers communicating on a network must follow a _____, a common set of rules for
exchanging information. - Answer-protocol
Questions and Answers
Why would you want to connect your computer to a network? - Answer-to access
shared resources
Devices on a _____ area network are connected via Bluetooth. - Answer-personal
Which of the following statements do opponents of net neutrality agree with? - Answer-
ISPs should charge more for high-bandwidth connections.
A router is a system of two or more devices linked by wires or cables. - Answer-False
Which of the following is an authentication method to keep your data safe? - Answer-
Fingerprint scanner
What is one way hackers can trick you into transmitting personal data over on a public
network without your knowledge? - Answer-They disguise the network as an evil twin.
In a _____ network, each device on the network is attached to a central server. If the
server fails, then the other devices will be unable to communicate, but if a connected
device fails, then all other devices will still be able to communicate. - Answer-star
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using cloud computing to share files? -
Answer-The inability to access your files if you lose your Internet connection.
What hardware is essential to creating a home Wi-Fi network? - Answer-router
In a connected network, how are hubs and switches similar to one another? - Answer-
They provide a central point for cables in a network.
What does a DSL modem use to send and receive digital data? - Answer-Copper
telephone wiring
How does a wireless network key work with an encrypted wireless network? - Answer-
The sending and receiving devices must know the wireless network key to
communicate.
A network administrator is usually not required on a _____ network. - Answer-peer-to-
peer
Computers communicating on a network must follow a _____, a common set of rules for
exchanging information. - Answer-protocol
